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Young Men's Leadership Academy at Wheatley (YMLA) in San Antonio ISD is an SAISD Choice School designed for male learners in grades 6–12. Jessica Avalos-Alvarez joins us to share her perspective about YMLA as a teacher of English and writing courses, sponsor of clubs like the National Honors Society, cross country coach, and parent of a sixth grade student.

International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who will help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. San Antonio ISD has a partnership with the Texas Council for International Studies to offer IB at seven SAISD Choice Schools, including Jefferson and Burbank High Schools, Fenwick and Woodlawn Academies, Harris Middle School, and Briscoe and Woodlawn Hills Elementary Schools. Yareli Melendez, Diploma Programme Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson High School, joins us to discuss the IB curriculum at her school and share how it is helping her students become more active, compassionate learners.

Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, in partnership with San Antonio ISD, is a community school located southeast of downtown that also welcomes students from across San Antonio. Michelle Herrera, Director of Operations of Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, and Summer Ahmed, Assistant Principal at Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, join us to discuss how DPSC offers a well-rounded college preparatory program that helps scholars reach their full potential.

San Antonio ISD has a wide range of choice schools offering diverse education models such as dual language, project-based learning, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, dual credit, and career-focused programs. These schools serve students from PK-3 through 12th grade, and are tuition-free and open to students inside and outside SAISD. Karen Galván, Special Projects Coordinator, and Diane Fernandez, Executive Director, both at the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in SAISD, join us to talk about SAISD Choice Schools, including the impact of SAISD's Rightsizing plan, and offer advice about the enrollment process.

At a dual enrollment school, students can earn their high school diploma while also attending community college and earning college credit. Dariela Galindo, a senior at Travis Early College High School, joins us to share her experience in the supportive environment at San Antonio College and update us since her last interview when she was a sophomore.

San Antonio ISD has a wide range of choice schools offering diverse education models such as dual language, project-based learning, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, and career-focused programs. These schools serve students from PK-3 through 12th grade, and are tuition-free and open to students inside and outside SAISD. Karen Galván, Special Projects Coordinator in the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in SAISD, joins us to talk about SAISD Choice Schools and offer advice about the enrollment process.

On San Antonio's East Side, San Antonio ISD is offering innovative programs to meet the needs of the community. At Young Men's Leadership Academy, students can experience brother and camaraderie in a single-sex environment for boys in grades 4-12, while gaining valuable lessons in leadership and character. At Sam Houston High School, students enrolled in the Cyber P-TECH USA program learn about cybersecurity careers through job shadowing and internships, while earning a high school diploma, industry certifications and an associate's degree. Derrick Brown, Principal at Young Men's Leadership Academy, and Kaye Robinson, Coordinator at Cyber P-TECH USA at Sam Houston High School, join us to share the benefits of these programs and how they respond to the needs of the East Side community. These programs, along with other SAISD choice schools, are currently holding their second enrollment window through April 16, 2021.

High schools in the CAST Schools network, in partnership with local industries, offer students opportunities to learn about careers they are passionate about by taking courses, earning certifications and advanced credits, and meeting with mentors. Melissa Alcala, Principal of CAST Tech, joins us to share about their business, technology, and user experience pathways, and Eddie Rodriguez, Principal of CAST Med, discusses his school's biomedical research, medical professions, and public health pathways. These schools, along with other SAISD choice schools, are currently holding their second enrollment window through April 16, 2021.

When your teen wants to choose a new high school, how do you help them make a smart choice? Get tips from Dariela Galindo, a sophomore at Travis Early College High School in SAISD, and learn about her school choice journey.

Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, in partnership with San Antonio ISD, is a neighborhood school located southeast of downtown that also welcomes students from across San Antonio. Virginia Silva, Executive Director and Principal of Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus, and Michelle Herrera, Family Impact Manager, join us to discuss how DPSC offers a well-rounded college preparatory program that is delivered by a caring team of educators with proven success in increasing student achievement and helping scholars reach their full potential.

CAST Schools is a nonprofit organization that partners with school districts to develop and support public high schools that get students ready for in-demand careers in San Antonio. Jeanne Russell, Executive Director for CAST Schools, along with a student panel representing CAST Tech High School, CAST STEM High School, CAST Med High School, CAST Lead High School, and the Advanced Learning Academy, join us to talk about the benefits for families of enrolling their students. The CAST Schools campuses are accepting applications for enrollment for the 2021–2022 school year through January 29, 2021.

International Baccalaureate (IB) programs are known for academic rigor and supporting students' personal development. San Antonio ISD offers FREE IB programs at SAISD Choice Schools from elementary (Pre-K) to high schools (12). Learn more about SAISD's IB programs, its benefits for students, and how families can enroll in IB programs at SAISD Choice Schools.

San Antonio ISD has a wide range of choice schools, serving grades pre-K through 12, and offering diverse education models such as dual language, project-based learning, Montessori, International Baccalaureate, and career-focused programs. Tricia Baumer, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Office of Access and Enrollment Services at San Antonio ISD, joins us to share updates about SAISD’s in-district charter schools, magnet programs, and partnership schools. She offers timely advice about navigating the enrollment process for SAISD Choice Schools; the first open enrollment period began on November 9 and continues through January 29, 2021.